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Business leaders, tourism partners, heritage organisations and stakeholders gathered in impressive numbers at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery last week for a standing-room-only exclusive briefing on Shoetown™ 2027, an ambitious new festival set to put Northampton firmly on the world stage.

West Northamptonshire Council's winter gritting programme is now under way, helping keep key routes across the area safe and moving during colder weather.

Upcoming works to manage the flow of surface water and rainfall entering into the local drainage system will impact users of Commercial Street car park.

People are being invited to help shape how lorries and other heavy goods vehicles move through West Northamptonshire, as the Council launches a consultation on a new draft Freight Action Plan.

A day of festive fun awaits at Northampton’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On, set to take place at Market Square on Saturday, 21 November from 12pm to 6pm.

Two bold long-term visions for regenerating and investing in Northampton and Daventry town centres are due to be discussed by councillors next week.

Residents across Northamptonshire are being encouraged to prioritise their mental wellbeing and seek support if they are struggling, as North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council mark 'Men’s Mental Health' Month.

West Northamptonshire has been awarded the prestigious Bronze Sustainable Food Places Award, recognising the area's commitment to creating a healthier, fairer and more sustainable local food system.

People with a business idea, side hustle or ambition to work for themselves are invited to take the next step on their business journey at Start-Up Day 2026, taking place on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at Kettering Library.

Plans to improve Daventry town centre through enhanced public spaces, better connections and new opportunities for shopping, leisure and family activities are set to be considered by West Northamptonshire Council's Cabinet.

A report setting out future proposals for West Northamptonshire Council’s directly provided adult social care services will be considered by Cabinet next week.

With the countdown to Christmas officially underway, a host of new attractions, entertainment and community events have been revealed for WinterFest 2026, set to transform Northampton Market Square into a magical festive destination this winter.

A recent census is helping to build a clearer understanding of the experiences of women facing rough sleeping and homelessness in West Northamptonshire.

West Northamptonshire Council was saddened to learn of the passing of former Daventry District Council Member Maureen Luke.

West Northamptonshire Council has formally called for an immediate Government review of the historic debt it inherited through local government reorganisation, saying its residents deserve the same financial support being given to councils in Surrey.

The first of ten new moving traffic enforcement locations being introduced across West Northamptonshire are set to go live in Northampton.

West Northamptonshire Council has appointed Sarah Hall as its new Executive Director for Resources following a highly competitive national recruitment process.

People across West Northamptonshire are being asked for their views on a new plan to make roads safer.

West Northamptonshire Council has welcomed confirmation that an independent Planning Inspector will consider the emerging Local Plan.

A new national fostering campaign launched by the Department for Education is encouraging more people to consider fostering as England faces a shortage of foster carers. The campaign aims to challenge common misconceptions about who can foster and support the Government's ambition to create 10,000 n...